Author: Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide Holds a degree in History and Education. She also holds professional certificates in graphics and passionate about reporting issues of politics, economy, and gender
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspects following the discovery of a suspected counterfeit drinks production facility. The agency said the facility was uncovered at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. “NAFDAC has uncovered a suspected counterfeit production facility at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. Two suspects were arrested at the scene while allegedly revalidating energy drinks and popular wine and whisky brands.” the post read. A video shared by the agency on X to accompany the post showed the warehouse where the suspects revalidate expired energy…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a 12-member specialist board to investigate the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Tuesday, the force disclosed that the board would establish the circumstances surrounding the accident, determine its causes and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. NPO Reports recall that the incident occured on October 5, 2026, in which all 25 passengers aboard died in the crash. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal…
Agency Report The Senate has called for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo, which claimed 32 lives last Monday. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sen. Osita Ngwu, representing Enugu West Senatorial District, during Tuesday’s plenary. Ngwu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, drew the attention of lawmakers to the crash involving an ATR-42 aircraft with tail number NGR 931 on Oct. 5. The Senate urged the NAF and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to conduct a thorough, transparent and comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes…
Agency Report The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing opposition politicians of misleading the public to advance their political ambitions. Speaking during a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike insisted that political rivalry should not prevent Nigerians from fairly assessing the president’s achievements. He said partisan interests should not stop political leaders from acknowledging genuine national progress and recognising the administration’s performance. “Whether anybody likes it or not, Mr President has done well,” he said. The minister argued that the opposition’s persistent criticism of the administration stemmed from…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns that the Rainbow Coalition mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election could create divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike said the initiative was designed to strengthen Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 presidential election by bringing together APC members and supporters of the president from other political parties. The minister, who is a former governor of Rivers State, spoke during a media parley in Abuja on Tuesday, stating that the coalition was focused on securing Tinubu’s re-election rather than weakening the ruling party. Explaining the composition of…
ARISE News has announced that political analyst Anthony Kila will no longer appear on its television network following allegations that he falsified his academic credentials. The media organisation disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the decision took immediate effect after Kila failed to respond to allegations brought to his attention. Kila had appeared several times on the network as a freelance political analyst before the decision. According to ARISE News, Kila was contacted on October 3, 2026, following claims concerning his academic qualifications, which were the subject of an investigative report by Premium Times. Kila however requested additional time…
A suspected car thief has been apprehended Lagos after posing as a prospective buyer to steal a Toyota Tundra from a car dealership store. An account of the incident shared by an X user, @abefe_survival, claimed that the suspect allegedly collected the vehicle’s key under the pretence of conducting a test drive before locking the doors and fleeing with the truck. According to the account, the suspect drove into VGC without an access code and damaged the estate’s security equipment while making his way out. He was also accused of hitting a security guard during the escape. “This dude lied…
The Lagos State High Court has upheld the authority of a coroner to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Nkanu, the son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, dismissing a suit filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the inquest. Justice Aishat Opesanwo, in her ruling on Monday, held that the cremation of the deceased’s body did not prevent the coroner from proceeding with the investigation. The judge ruled that Euracare’s application lacked merit, upheld the preliminary objections filed by the respondents and struck out the suit. The hospital had challenged the jurisdiction of Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji, who…
Agency Report Music lovers enjoyed a night of live music as veteran musician, Yinka Alakija and the Prime Owest Band, performed at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of Felabration 2026. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the performance was among the activities of Felabration, an annual music festival held in memory and celebration of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The festival, with the theme, “Who Are You?”, began on Oct. 12 and is scheduled to end on Oct. 18. Alakija and the Prime Owest Band took to the stage on Monday night , entertaining music lovers…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is in the interest of Northern Nigeria, urging political leaders and residents of the region to support the administration’s second-term bid. Shettima made the appeal on Monday in Abuja when he received a delegation from Arewa for Tinubu (A4A), a northern-based think tank campaigning for the re-election of the Tinubu-Shettima ticket. The vice-president stated that the North had no reason to fear another term for Tinubu, arguing that the region had benefited from the administration and stood to gain more through its continued policies and development programmes. “The North…